After service he asked people to come up for prayer and Pastor Lopez spoke words over Tarrin and I. He has never met me or Tarrin but his words were spot on and it was a blessing to know that the God of the universe loves me so much that He would put that burden on Pastor’s heart to speak those words to us. It was encouragement and affirmation and focus for me. Thank you Father!!
Then around 2 (which was right after church service!) we walked to Wendy’s for lunch. I was at first a bit bummed-we’re in New York City and we are eating at Wendy’s?! Then we walked into a “railroad apartment” and met Wendy from Trinidad! She had prepared an authentic Trinidad lunch which was extremely yummy! Thanks Wendy for your hospitality and opening your home up and cooking for all of us-you are a beautiful servant of God.
That took us to about 4 when we walked a couple of blocks to where the young adults from the church set up their equipment. That’s when the music began and God’s presence was in the ‘hood, or maybe I should say borough?! The youth presented three skits to music and they were very good for their first “live” performance. I think I need to give Dondi (from DBCC) the video so the youth can see what others are doing to reach people for Christ. Chuck was asked to present the alter call and hearts were led to the Lord. Pastor Ramos asked people to come up for prayer and said “don’t be embarrassed, you aren’t embarrassed to buy drugs/alcohol/sex why should you be embarrassed to accept the free gift of salvation?” Praise God people accepted! My prayer is that those individuals will continue to seek Him and be encouraged to grow in their new life.
The people we’ve met have been from all walks of life with all sorts of backgrounds, but because of our familial tie of Jesus Christ we are one big family all serving the One who sustains us.
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